3rd Problem 2016

Algebra Level 3

Find the roots of the following equation:

32 x 2 36 x + 17 = 52 { 32x }^{ 2 }\quad -\quad 36x\quad +\quad 17\quad =\quad 52

Write the roots as a and b

[Write fractions as decimals]

Write your answer as a + b

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The answer is 1.125.

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1 solution

Rishabh Jain
Dec 31, 2015

a+b=-(-36/32)=1.125

Nice Solution :)

Angela Fajardo - 5 years, 5 months ago

Could you please note that Vieta's Formula is used?

Jesse Nieminen - 4 years, 11 months ago

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